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Sevil E Richards

Sevil E. Richards, 80 a resident of Pastel Gardens formerly of West Moreland, Jamaica died at the Princess Margret Hospital on May 8th, 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be announced later

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Luella Miriam Ramsey

DEATH NOTICE Luella Miriam Ramsey, 80 yrs., a resident of Bimini Avenue died at her residence on 17th April, 2013. She is survived by her children numerous grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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World record swim attempt from Eleuthera to Nassau underway

An Australian endurance athlete has started an attempt to achieve a world-record 80 mile swim in the open waters of the Bahamas.

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A history of corruption

Let’s look back to the earliest times of when The Bahamas was discovered by Columbus…on behalf of the Spanish many of the original tribes of the Bahamas were taken as slaves to Mexico and other parts.

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Beloved pastor dies at age of 91

Father William Marshall Bishop passed away on September 2, at 9:50 p.m. at his home in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, at the age of 91 years. Funeral service and interment were held on September 7, at St. John’s Anglican Church, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Roger Lunn Taylor Sr

Roger Lunn “Slim” Taylor Sr., 80 a resident of Vernon Street, Kennedy Subdivision & formerly of Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera died at PMH on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Elvie Joseph

Elvie Joseph Age: 80 years A resident of Hope Town, Abaco, The Bahamas, died at her Residence on Monday 5th February, 2018 Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rest on Funeral Chapel Limited and details will be announced at a …

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Jones posts double double - 29 points and 16 rebounds

JONQUEL Jones starred for Bosnia and Herzegovina women’s national team and several other Bahamian players posted double doubles to lead their team in their respective leagues across Europe this week.

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Bahamians take NCAA Division I basketball spotlight

A MATCHUP between a pair of Bahamians in a double overtime thriller highlighted the weekend of play in NCAA Division I basketball.

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Christopher Jeremiah Neely

Christopher Jeremiah Neely age 80 a resident of Johnson Hill Coconut Grove Harbour Island Eleuthera The Bahamas, died at his residence Monday August 27th 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH HOME and, will be announced later.

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Hugh Taylor

Hugh Taylor age 80 a resident of St. Martin Road, Golden Gates II and formerly of Rolleville Exuma, died at his residence Tuesday June 26th, 2018. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced …

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Esther Gibson Thurston

Death Notice For Esther Gibson Thurston, 80 of Rocky Pine Road and formerly of Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera, died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on June 25th, 2017. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, and will be …

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Warren Holland Grant

Warren Holland Grant age 80 a resident of Bay Street Harbour Island Bahamas, died at The princess Margaret Hospital Sunday October 13th, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced later.

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FRONT PORCH: Prepare now for the next deadly wave

THE next COVID-19 surge is coming. Though it is not certain when the next wave will strike New Providence and Grand Bahama, or how severe it will be, another surge is certain. The country should begin preparing for the upcoming wave, now.

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Salamise Dauphin

Funeral Service for Salamise Dauphin age 95 of Granger Street, Chippingham and formerly of Port au Paix, Haiti who died on November 24, 2018 will be held on Saturday December 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m at Kemp Road Alliance Chapel, …

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Natalie Lillian Hield

Funeral Service Natalie Lillian Hield, 95 and a resident of #44 Trotter Avenue and formerly of High Rock Grand Bahama, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 8th, July, 2017 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, High Rock Grand Bahama. Officiating …

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Victoria Louise Edden-Delancy

Funeral Service for Victoria Louise Edden-Delancy age 95 years a resident of Smith’s Point, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday 4th, January, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Smith’s Point. Officiating will be Fr. Stephen Grant …

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Carnetta Enid Munroe

Funeral Service Carnetta Enid Munroe age 95 of Toote Shop Corner and Formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island who died February 9, 2020 will be held on Saturday February 22, 2020 at 11:00 am at Our Lady’s of The Holy …

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64 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

SIXTY-FOUR additional COVID-19 cases were recorded yesterday, bringing the total to 2,721, according to the Ministry of Health.